Preston Luke Thomas
Cumming,GA
Summary
I graduated from college during the height of Covid in May of 2020. Employment opportunities were shrinking for new college graduates. While waiting for the world to open back up, I began working various jobs outside of my career path.
In September of 2021, I was fortunate to experience a solo backpacking trip from Iceland to Morocco, fulfilling a long-held dream and deepening cultural understanding. During this trip I improved my time management and financial budgeting to ensure I was able to maximize the experience for the time allotted.
Each position I have worked since my return has impacted my leadership abilities. I consider myself a problem solver dedicated to streamlining operations while promoting profits. Setting goals and development of the plan to reach them has been mastered.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
General Manager
Wright's Fish and Chips
10.2023 - Current
- Managed the daily operation of food preparation and customer facing roles to provide a strong team performance.
- Maintained an inventory of food, beverage and supplies in an effort to purchase adequate replacements on a weekly basis.
- Controlled employee schedules to match income, completed paperwork for new employees and employee terminations.
- Organized team building sessions to promote unity among all employees.
- Oversaw equipment for proper working condition, provided instruction for cleaning and sanitizing to adhere to state inspection standards.
- Resolved customer complaints promptly and professionally to maintain positive reputation in the community.
Wine Bar Manager
Tin Cup Grill
04.2023 - 10.2023
- Adhere to state laws and regulations regarding the sales and customer service involving alcoholic beverages.
- Excited to provide excellent customer service by being informed of all varieties of wine. Supported the other bar options and food menus to complement the wine bar experience.
- Met with wine vendors to complete orders and change the inventory based on consumption.
- Trained all employees to meet state laws and regulations, maintaining the service standard for clean and sanitized bar ware.
Patient Education Specialist
Boston Scientific
02.2022 - 11.2022
- A remote and temporary employee promoting and educating prospective patients of the Spinal Cord stimulator offered as a solution for pain management.
- Participated in team projects building a new territory.
Howard’s Gun and Pawn
07.2021 - 09.2021
- A member of the sales team for guns and ammunition
- Performed background checks on prospective buyers, assisted with pawns and inventory.
Sommelier Frogtown Cellars
06.2019 - 04.2020
Private Math Physics Tutor
University of North Ga
08.2018 - 12.2019
Biology Teaching Assistant
University of North Georgia
06.2019 - 05.2019
Server/Bartender
North Restaurant
07.2018 - 01.2019
Education
Bachelor of Science - Pre-Medicine of Biology
University of North
Georgia
May 2020
High School Diploma -
First Presbyterian Day School
May 2015
Skills
- Schedule Management
- Expense Control
- Staff Management
- Purchasing
- Troubleshooting Expertise
- Effective Leader
Affiliations
Pi Kappa Phi Fraternity, August 2016-May 2020
Timeline
General Manager
Wright's Fish and Chips
10.2023 - Current
Wine Bar Manager
Tin Cup Grill
04.2023 - 10.2023
Patient Education Specialist
Boston Scientific
02.2022 - 11.2022
Howard’s Gun and Pawn
07.2021 - 09.2021
Sommelier Frogtown Cellars
06.2019 - 04.2020
Biology Teaching Assistant
University of North Georgia
06.2019 - 05.2019
Private Math Physics Tutor
University of North Ga
08.2018 - 12.2019
Server/Bartender
North Restaurant
07.2018 - 01.2019
Bachelor of Science - Pre-Medicine of Biology
University of North
Georgia
High School Diploma -
First Presbyterian Day School
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